Experts say the thicker mucous has irritants, allergens, and infectious organisms that need to be cleared from the body. Also, after a violent cough attack, spitting out mucus can make you feel ...
“If your cough is not getting better after a week, it is a good idea to check in with your doctor,” says Eric Ascher, D.O., family medicine physician at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. But if your ...